In August, on the Ganpo Plain, amidst the rolling waves of rice, there is anticipation of a bountiful harvest. On August 2nd, on a rural road in Zhongling Town, Jinxian County, Jiangxi Province, the sound of gongs, drums, and firecrackers disrupted the tranquility of the village. The rural courtyard of villagers Wan Guanghua and Yang Jinlan welcomed a special "harvest" - a military and civilian delivery team came to deliver good news to their eldest son Wan Jiahao, who was awarded the third class merit. Fortunately, not long ago, the youngest son Wan Jiale received an admission letter from the National University of Defense Technology, where his brother was studying. When the leaders of the County People's Armed Forces Department read out the good news, Wan Guanghua's expression was filled with excitement and tension. This dark skinned farmer, who can usually carry a hundred or ten pound rice bag, couldn't help but tremble with his hands as he took the thin piece of good news. Yang Jinlan quietly turned her face away, her eyes slightly red and her face full of pride. Our eldest son has always wanted to join the army since he was young. ”Yang Jinlan introduced that when Wan Jiahao was a child, he loved listening to war stories the most and often patrolled the fields with toy guns. In 2021, Marriott achieved excellent results in the college entrance examination and chose National University of Defense Technology without hesitation when filling out their application. At that time, someone advised that with his grades, he could apply to many prestigious universities. "Wan Guanghua remembers that his son firmly said," If a good man wants to join the military, military academy is my first choice. "After entering the military academy, Wan Jiahao actively participated in various competitions, won two school level awards and one provincial level award, participated in the national college student innovation and entrepreneurship training program project, and successfully passed the exam. In 2025, due to outstanding performance in training, Marriott was awarded the third class merit in combat readiness training by the School of Intelligent Science at the National University of Defense Technology. In July of this year, when he graduated and was assigned a job, he resolutely applied to work in remote and difficult areas, and went to the places where the country needed it the most to make achievements. Every time I video chat with my brother, he tells me their training stories, which makes me even more eager for military life. I also want to use my knowledge to defend my country like he did. ”My younger brother Wan Jiale said. This year's college entrance examination, he achieved good results and solemnly wrote "National University of Defense Technology" on his application form. On the day he received the admission letter, he excitedly ran to his parents and said, "Dad, Mom, from now on, my brother and I will work together to bring glory to you." On that day, Wan Jiale wore the ribbon of "Carrying a Pen to the Army is the Most Glorious" and took a photo with his parents holding the admission letter from National University of Defense Technology. In the camera, the young man's eyes were firm: "Brother has made contributions in the military academy, and I will strive to be a top student even if I go. In the future, our brothers will be like two nails, nailed to the places where our country needs it the most." As the sound of gongs and drums faded away, Wan Guanghua hung the plaque of "Third Class Merit and Good News" in the most prominent place at the entrance of the academy. The sunshine is like gold, falling on the good news and also on the corners of the parents' smiling eyes. (New Society)